Counselor

Spectrum Health Systems·Weymouth Town, Massachusetts

$25 - $28/hrFull Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 1 month ago

Practice for this role

Counselor · $25 - $28/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-17% vs. median posted rate for behavioral health roles in Massachusetts ($30.00/hr, n=3378)

$5.00/hr · lowesthighest · $10,400/hr

this role: $25.00/hrmedian $30.00/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 3,378 posted behavioral health roles in Massachusetts rates. This role sits in the 36th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 17% below the Massachusetts median for behavioral health roles.

The counselor provides individual and group clinical services and case management for clients with mental health or substance abuse issues. They are also responsible for performing intake assessments and developing, implementing, and revising individual treatment plans.

Job DetailsJob Location

Weymouth,
MA 02190Position
Type:
Full
TimeEducation
Level:
High
SchoolSalary
Range: $25.00 - $28.00
HourlyJob
Shift: 1st
Shift/DaysJob
Category:
Health
CareLocation: Weymouth, MA –
Inpatient
Clinical
Stabilization
Services (CSS)
Program
Schedule: Full-time.
Tuesday -
Saturday 8 am - 4:30pm.
Include late day 11am - 7pm
Pay rate: $25.00-$28.00/ hour
Benefits: Health, dental, vision insurances/additional voluntary insurances Company-paid life insurance/employee assistance programs Generous paid time off accrual Tuition reimbursement/loan repayment options 401k with company match up to 7%! Discounts on wide array of services/entertainment nationwide
The
Counselor is responsible for: Providing documented individual and group clinical services and case management to clients with mental health, substance abuse, or dual diagnosis problems. Performing intake assessments and completes all associated documentation within required time frames. Providing quality clinical services and case management to assigned clients in accordance with Spectrum’s clinical design and in compliance with all licensing, accreditation, and regulatory bodies. Developing, implementing, and revising individual treatment plans for assigned clients in established time frames with the participation of the client. Demonstrating a satisfactory level of interpersonal skills to interact with clients, staff, families, vendors, and regulatory agencies.
QualificationsQualifications: A minimum of a bachelor’s degree required LADC I or CADAC certification preferred Minimum of one-year supervised counseling experience in the substance abuse treatment or closely related field required Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team Must have basic ability in use of computers sufficient to utilize electronic health records

Requirements

A minimum of a bachelor's degree is required for this position. Candidates must have at least one year of supervised counseling experience in substance abuse treatment or a related field.

bachelor degree
Interpersonal skills
Treatment planning
Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Case management
Electronic health records
Clinical services
Substance abuse counseling
Intake assessments
Mental health counseling
Dual diagnosis treatment

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance programs
401k with company match
Company-paid life insurance
Loan repayment options
Discounts on services and entertainment

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $25 - $28/hr
Location: Weymouth Town, Massachusetts
Posted: Aug 7, 2026
Application: Employer website

Counselor roles in Massachusetts

Counselor openings in Massachusetts often reflect steady demand in behavioral health and substance use treatment settings, especially for candidates with direct client-care experience. These roles can be competitive because employers may prefer an associate degree, one year of substance use treatment experience, and sometimes higher degrees or certifications for specialty assignments. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm any licensure, certification, and setting-specific expectations before applying.